As Kimberley’s historic Underground Mining Railway is rolling on a busy tourism season, its visitors’ enjoyable experience starts before they even enter the attraction.

British Columbia is showing strong growth in international overnight visitors with overall numbers up by an additional 34,785 visitors or 8.3% over May 2014, and year-to-date up by 103,993 visitors or 7.8% over the same period last year.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop in Castlegar, as part of the summer Kootenay Festival.

VICTORIA - From mini moccasins to used bookstores, this month’s BC Job Makers features three Fraser Valley businesses building investments, jobs and opportunities to keep our economy strong and growing. We tell the stories of diverse and growing business ventures investing in their communities and creating jobs.

Premier Christy Clark and Premier Stephen McNeil have signed an agreement in principle to enhance workforce co-operation and increase the mobility of skilled workers between British Columbia and Nova Scotia.

PORT ALICE - Looking for ways to diversify the economy is a top priority for Port Alice and the North Island Region.

Premier Christy Clark and Premier Paul Davis have signed an agreement in principle to enhance workforce co-operation and mobility of skilled workers.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop in Quesnel as part of Billy Barker Days festivities.

Representatives from the tourism sector met with the federal and provincial government today to discuss skilled labour initiatives and human resource planning, as part of a series of roundtables being held over coming months with all sectors highlighted in the BC Jobs Plan.